With each Permanent Change of Station (PCS), service members and their families are faced with the choice between living on base vs. off base. Aspects such as military lifestyle, commute time and cost of living play a significant role in this decision. Across all military communities, you will find strong opinions regarding the pros and […]
Real Estate Tips
Furniture Rental for Staging Guide — Military Realtors and Homeowners
In a perfect world, military homeowners have impeccable timing when selling their homes and PCSing to their new installment. However, what the recent real estate market and mortgage industry has taught us is that military realtors and homeowners cannot expect the selling process to run its course without some hiccups. Military members and their families […]
How to Manage a Rental Property Yourself — 5 Tips for Military Landlords
Your Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders have arrived, and you’ve weighed your options regarding whether you should rent or sell. After deciding to take on the challenge and be a military landlord, it’s time to gather the essential information you’ll need to know regarding how to manage a rental property yourself. While there are […]
Military Homeowners — Should You Rent or Sell Your Home?
Throughout the military community, spring marks the beginning of the Permanent Change of Station (PCS) season, along with warmer weather. As you prepare for your PCS military move, you may be wondering, “Should I rent or sell my home?” This is a huge decision you will need to make before you transport your life across […]
How To Hire A Property Manager for Military Housing
Whether you are a landlord in a military community or a service member who owns a property, hiring a property manager can help alleviate the stress that comes with renting out a home. In fact, one of the biggest dilemmas when a service member receives PCS orders is deciding what to do with their home […]
PCSing to Korea? Home-Hunting Tips for Those Moving to South Korea
Whether you are PCSing to Korea unaccompanied or moving with your military family, apartment hunting in South Korea is very different than it is in America. From the way Korean homes are set up to the way you discover what homes are even available, the process of securing a home is quite an adventure in […]
Military Renters, This Is How To Give Notice To Your Landlord
Among the list of chores that need to be completed when you go through a Permanent Change of Station (PCS), offering your landlord notice of your move-out date may feel like a minor detail. While this may not be the first item on your checklist, it’s important not to forget! After all, not delivering sufficient […]
How to Market Your Property for Military Family Housing
Military families are known for moving quite frequently. Every one to four years, military members and their families are given Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders and asked to move to a new area or entirely different county. As such, military homes for rent is a very special and highly profitable market for landlords. Here […]
Backyard Safety for Military Landlords, Renters and Homeowners
There’s no doubt that backyards become the hub for families to enjoy the weather during the warmer months. This space is the perfect area for children and pets to play while the adults relax after a long day at work. Although backyards add an extra level of entertainment that isn’t often offered in an apartment, […]
How To Spot and Protect Yourself From Real Estate Scams
In today’s day and age, the Internet makes it possible for PCSing service members and their families to locate a home before they make a long-distance move. Renting a home online before you move can definitely save you time and money. Although online home searches can be done safely with the right precautions, many military […]